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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Rostrum | Chapter 10, Shopwindows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their conversation at the beginning of the book, where does Oskar say Bruno "derived all his inspiration"?
(a) His mother.
(b) From Oskar.
(c) The ceiling.
(d) The virgin paper.

2. Why does Oskar's mother refuse to go in a certain room of the house?
(a) There is no heat in the room.
(b) She is afraid of ghosts.
(c) The room has too many spiders.
(d) The room is used for storage.

3. How does Oskar say he dealt with not being about to find him?
(a) He Cried.
(b) By drumming.
(c) He talked to his mama.
(d) He just continued searching.

4. When Matzerath leaves the cellar door open and Oskar finds it, what does Oskar feel the cellar is demanding of him?
(a) Exploration.
(b) A ear-piercing scream.
(c) A sacrifice.
(d) Suicide.

5. What does Oskar think is the most remarkable thing grownups ever produced?
(a) Works of art.
(b) Drums.
(c) Building.
(d) Clocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets stuck in the theater seat at the beginning of Chapter 9?

2. Oskar spends much of his time alone, drumming up and down the steps of his apartment building. How many steps does Oskar's building have?

3. In Chapter 3, Oskar is in the hospital and his friends come to visit. What gift does Klepp bring him?

4. What circus character does Oskar feel drawn to?

5. A man at the circus tells Oskar he stopped growing at what age?

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